Top Insights From B2B Event Attendee Research
What will resonate with attendees? is every planner's question. Recent research identifies the top motivators.
How the ‘Anchor Effect’ is Giving Hotels More Pull
The Anchor Effect doesn’t hold a hotel back, it pulls a crowd forward, says the CEO of a creative agency specializing in hospitality and F&B.
AI Doesn’t Understand the Laws of Physics
Planners may need to recalibrate expectations after a client has already emotionally bought into an AI-generated image, says a fellow planner.
Exclusive: See Something, Say Something
Maritz’ Lisa Carcaci explains how meeting and hospitality professionals can help stop human trafficking — one event at a time.
EIC Looks at Who Gets to Be “In the Room”
Part of its Futures Landscape Series, the Events Industry Council is spotlighting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion this month.
Why Cultural Competency Is a Key Revenue Strategy
Seema Jain, Founder of Seva Global, explains why cultural competency is not just a good skill for planners to have, but an essential driver of revenue for their events.
Rethinking Wellness in Meetings
Event wellness is much more than yoga, meditation or a hydration station. Be You Disco owner Carolina Panoff explains.
5 Trends Shaping Meetings in 2026
The latest North American Pulse Survey finds that while confidence is wobbling, activity remains steady.
Small Groups, Big Impressions: The Hotel Champlain
Ideal for corporate and teambuilding retreats, the Hotel Champlain in Burlington, VT, has a distinct local flavor and independent vibe.
A Student-Maritz Partnership Rethinks Event Materials
Maritz partnered with a group of students at the University of Texas at Austin to find more sustainable solutions for common event materials.
The State of Incentive Planning: Prevue’s Survey Results
Incentive planners agree on one thing in Prevue's annual survey: the landscape is changing fast and cost pressure is behind the wheel.
EMEC Advances Industry Leadership in Europe
EMEC 2026 gathered more than 250 senior-level industry leaders from across Europe and international markets.
Wordly Enhances Mobile-First Translation App
Wordly introduces mobile-first enhancements to translation app, expanding onsite and hybrid event accessibility.
New MPI Meetings Outlook: Planners Cautiously Confident
Planners in MPI's Meetings Outlook Q1 2026 weigh in on budgets, meeting size and design, AI and what's coming in the year ahead.













